used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
a state at a particular time
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
communicated in words
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
Fitz
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From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
the act of giving
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
horsewhipnoun
a whip for controlling horses
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Not a line, suh; not the scrape of a pen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
easily agitated
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a line, suh; not the scrape of a pen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
OutcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading "Not a line, suh; not the scrape of a pen.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading "Not a line, suh; not the scrape of a pen.
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading If his purpose, suh, is to ignore me altogether, I shall horsewhip him on sight."
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
suh
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From this reading "Not a line, suh; not the scrape of a pen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
push forcefully
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
at the time that
From this reading _The Outcome of a Council of War_ When early the next morning, Fitz and I arrived at the colonel's office he was already on hand and in a state of high nervous excitement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His coat, which, so far as a coat might, always expressed in its various combinations the condition of his mind, was buttoned close up under his chin, giving to his slender figure quite a military air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was pacing the floor with measured tread; one hand thrust into his bosom, senator fashion, the other held behind his back.
